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News in BriefApril 22

UK FCA’s ‘name and shame’ plans face backlash; Basel Committee probes AT1 securities’ viability

Plus: UK debanking complaints surge, and more
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UK FCA’s ‘name and shame’ plans face backlash; Basel Committee probes AT1 securities’ viabilityImage: Reuters/Toby Melville

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is facing a backlash from both government officials and business executives over plans to increase the frequency and early disclosure of the names of companies under its investigation.

The proposal, outlined in a consultation paper in February, aims to enhance transparency regarding the FCA’s enforcement activities and amplify the deterrent effect of such investigations on the market. 

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